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Pillar

British pronunciation/pˈɪlɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈpɪɫɝ/
Pillar
[NOUN]
1

an upright, tall, and strong structure made of stone, metal, or wood that provides support for a part of a building such as the roof

synonyms : column
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2

a fundamental principle or practice

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3

a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

synonyms : column
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4

a prominent supporter

synonyms : mainstay
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5

anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

synonyms : column
tower
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Examples
1The refugee family has been moving from pillar to post, seeking asylum in different countries, but has been turned away at every border.
2The job seeker has been going from pillar to post, attending job fairs and submitting resumes, but has yet to receive any job offers.
3The patient has been sent from one pillar to another post, visiting different specialists and undergoing various tests, but his condition remains undiagnosed.
4After the storm, the insurance company sent us from pillar to post trying to get our claim approved.
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